The parents of Crystal Nicole Eckman and Eric Lee Brannon would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Patrick and Carolyn Eckman of Flippin. She is the granddaughter of Alberta Johnson and the late Larsh Johnson of Yellville and the late Gordon and Mary Eckman of Pyatt.

Crystal is a graduate of Flippin High School and Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. She is a member of the Laborers Local 107 and is employed at Arkansas Nuclear One.

The prospective groom is the son of Jim and Cindy Johnson and the late Tim Brannon, all of Atkins. He is the grandson of Houston and Wanda Heflin, Bobby Boren, and Gladys Brannon and the late Leo Brannon all of Atkins.

Eric is a graduate of Atkins High School. He is a member of Carpenters Local 1836 and is employed at Arkansas Nuclear One.

The wedding is planned for 5:30 p.m. May 18, 2013, at Cedar Crest Lodge in Ponca. Family is invited and invitations have been sent.